Stockholm vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in August. Stockholm offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Riga sees 12 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Stockholm sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Riga is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Stockholm is the stronger choice in August.

Stockholm reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Riga averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Stockholm receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 80 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 1 rain day and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.